Leadership Tip

Leadership Tip

There are hundreds of great leadership books, blogs, and websites about leadership.  People get promoted into leadership roles for a variety of reasons, some of those reasons will help them soar to the sky with success.  Many people struggle with the new tasks...
Just A Dispatcher…

Just A Dispatcher…

“No, I’m not an officer, I’m just a dispatcher.” Words like this are spoken within the 911 profession all over the country.  Just a dispatcher.  But there is so much more to dispatching than “just a…”. The phrase started innocently enough in the 911 profession, even...
Technology Idea

Technology Idea

Cleaning the computer – how important is that after all?  Are your computers on a regular maintenance schedule to clean away the dust bunnies that collect on the equipment after a few months? What if your radio, phone, or CAD computer stopped working in the...
What Not To Say To A Frantic Caller

What Not To Say To A Frantic Caller

All dispatchers have taken these calls; the caller is frantic, a loved one is hurt, unresponsive, missing – and the caller reaches out to you – 911.  Another perfect example of people calling 911 on not the best of days. As you go through your protocols of...